Gondhalat Gondhal
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| Directed by | V. K. Naik |
| Screenplay by | Vasant Sabnis |
| Story by | Raja Paragaonkar |
| Produced by | Datta Malvankar |
| Starring | Ashok Saraf Ranjana Ravindra Mahajani Priya Tendulkar Sanjay Jog Kavita Kiran |
| Cinematography | Shreenivas Mahapatra |
| Edited by | Sanjeev Naik |
| Music by | Vishwanath More |
Production company | Smita Arts |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Gondhalat Gondhal is a Marathi-language romantic comedy film was released on 20 October 1981. It was directed by V. K. Naik and produced by Datta Malvankar under the banner of Smita Arts.[1] It stars Ashok Saraf, Ranjana, Ravindra Mahajani, Priya Tendulkar in main roles.[2]
Plot
[edit]Ravi (Ravindra Mahajani), a disciplined and punctual man, is well settled in Bombay, while his father, Aabasaheb (Dinanath Takalkar), lives in Kolhapur and wishes to see him married. During a journey, Ravi meets Hema (Priya Tendulkar), and the two fall in love before eventually getting married. Ravi's close friend, Madan (Ashok Saraf), is a struggling theatre artist who often pretends to be a film hero and is known for flirting with women. However, he genuinely falls in love with Mangala (Ranjana). After Ravi and Hema's wedding, Ravi immediately returns to work because of his dedication to his job. Hoping the newlyweds can enjoy some time together, Madan arranges for them to go on a honeymoon. Meanwhile, he and Mangala move into Ravi's bungalow, where Madan introduces Ravi and Hema as his paying guests.
When Ravi and Hema return, they help unite Madan and Mangala in marriage. As time passes, Hema grows frustrated with Ravi's excessive punctuality and work-oriented lifestyle. Ravi eventually begins to change his outlook when Parvati (Kavita Kiran), a relative of his employer, comes to stay at their home while researching Marathi culture. The situation becomes complicated when Mangala discovers a love letter in Madan's pocket. Misunderstandings and suspicions arise, leading both Hema and Mangala to question their husbands' loyalty. The resulting confusion gives rise to a series of humorous incidents before the misunderstandings are finally resolved.
Cast
[edit]- Ashok Saraf as Madan Kumar
- Ranjana as Mangala
- Ravindra Mahajani as Ravindra (Ravi) Ghatge
- Priya Tendulkar as Hemangi (Hema) Mohite
- Sanjay Jog as Vinayak
- Kavita Kiran as Parvati
- Dinanath Takalkar as Aabasaheb Ghatge
- Macchindra Kambli as Raja
- Raghvendra Kadkol as A. V. Subramaniam
- Janardan Parab as Theatre group owner
- Usha Naik as Lavani dancer in special appearance
Soundtrack
[edit]The music for the film was composed by Vishwanath More, with lyrics penned by Jagdish Khebudkar.[3] The soundtrack album was officially released under the Saregama label in 1981.[4]
| # | Title | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Swapnat Sajana Yeshil Ka" | Asha Bhosle | 04:46 |
| 2 | "Aga Naach Naach Radhe" | Suresh Wadkar, Uttara Kelkar | 05:09 |
| 3 | "Doghe Lutuya Rangbahar" | Suresh Wadkar, Uttara Kelkar | 04:49 |
| 4 | "Mangala Ga Mangala" | Asha Bhosle, Suresh Wadkar | 05:36 |
| 5 | "Dolyala Dola Hataat Haat" | Suresh Wadkar, Uttara Kelkar | 03:05 |
Release and reception
[edit]Upon its theatrical release in 1981, Gondhalat Gondhal emerged as a major commercial success. The film achieved a "Silver Jubilee" milestone by completing a continuous 25-week theatrical run in cinema halls across Maharashtra.[5]
Accolades
[edit]The film received significant recognition at the 1981 Maharashtra State Film Awards and the Filmfare Awards South/Marathi ceremonies:[6]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Second Film | Datta Malvankar | Won |
| Best Second Director | V.K. Naik | Won | ||
| Best Dialogue | Vasant Sabnis | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Ashok Saraf | Won | ||
| Best Music Director | Vishwanath More | Won | ||
| 1981–82 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Ashok Saraf | Won[7] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Gondhalat Gondhal (1981)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
- ↑ "गुपचुप गुपचुप". मराठी चित्रपट सूची.
- ↑ "Gondhalat Gondhal Marathi Soundtrack". Gaana. Saregama. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
- ↑ "Gondhalat Gondhal on JioSaavn". JioSaavn. Saregama India Ltd. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
- ↑ Somaaya, Bhawana (2016). Once Upon a Time in India. Random House Publishers India Pvt. Limited. p. 17. ISBN 9789385990403.
- ↑ Mujawar, Isak (2014). Gatha Marathi Cinemachi (in Marathi) (1st ed.). Pune: Pratik Prakashan.
- ↑ Reed, Sir Stanley (1984). "The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who".